Riddle

You use a knife to slice my head and weep beside me when I am dead. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Garlic
B.A leek
C.A shallot
D.An onion
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

An onion

Why this is the answer

Cutting into an onion releases sulfur compounds that make your eyes water, hence the 'weeping' once it's sliced.

This riddle is filed under Food Riddles and rated Easy.

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